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Past Winners

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  • The Magna Hoedown Showdown is a country music talent competition to promote aspiring singers across Ontario. Successful applicants will compete in Preliminary Rounds (Top 40) and Semi-Finals (Top 20). The Top 10 Finalists will rehearse with music industry professionals and the Showdown Band during Mentorship Week and through Dress Rehearsals and the Magna Student Hoedown.

    The Showdown Finalists will compete in a variety show, acting as openers for the Hoedown headliner on September 13th. There, the winner will be crowned, receiving a grand prize valued at over $25,000, and will return to the Hoedown on September 14th to perform!

    August 8

    Preliminary Rounds - Theatre Aurora

    August 21

    Semi-Finals - Aurora Concerts in the Park

    August 26-29

    Mentorship Week - Theatre Aurora

    September 12

    Dress Rehearsal - Magna Hoedown Stage

    September 13

    Student Hoedown & Finals - Live on stage at the Magna Hoedown

    September 14

    Magna Hoedown - Live on stage at the Magna Hoedown


    HOW TO APPLY

    1. Submit this electronic application online.
    2. Complete this application, including Bio and Release Form, and email, mail, or fax to:

      Hoedown Showdown c/o Neighbourhood Network
      Attention: Erin Cerenzia
      14988 Yonge Street, Aurora, ON L4G 1M6
      T: 905-726-3737
      F: 905-726-9779
      E: magnashowdown@hoedown.ca

    Download Application      Download Rules and Regulations      Download Showdown Schedule
    Download Judging Criteria      Download Showdown Prize Pack

    APPLICATION DEADLINE

    July 19

    Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m.



    Applications are open May 21 – July 19, 2019. Only successful applicants will be notified.

  • COMPETITOR INFORMATION

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  • Oops! You’re under 18 so we need your parent’s consent before you can apply for the Hoedown Showdown! Don’t worry, you can still use YouTube or Vimeo to apply, just include the URLs in your paper application!

    Please download the application and send it back to us via mail (14988 Yonge St., Aurora, ON L4G 1M6), fax (905-726-9779), or email (magnashowdown@hoedown.ca).

  • CONTACT INFORMATION

  • SONG SELECTION

  • Provide two videos of different country songs, including listing the name and original artist who performed each song by the Competitor in the videos.

  • List of 4 country songs and their related original artists of which you intend to perform should you proceed in the Competition.

  • ARTIST INFORMATION

  • 750 Words or less
  • (You will need to open and read the Terms and Conditions document before being able to accept.)
  • (You will need to open and read the Rules and Regulations document before being able to accept.)

Dayna Reid

2019

Dayna Reid

Dayna hails from the small town of Elmvale, Ontario! Music has been one of the most important parts of her life since she could walk and talk, and she has been singing since she was 5 years old. Dayna recently graduated the Developmental Studies College program and it is her dream to provide music therapy to the children she works with who have autism.

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Vicki Biersteker

2018

Vicki Biersteker

Music has always been an important part of Vicki’s life. She plays piano and guitar, and though she has always enjoyed singing she is relatively new to performing – could’ve fooled us! Vicki loves sharing her musical gift with others, and Hoedown fans were blown away when they realized it was her first public performing experience. This Schomberg native is excited to share her newly recorded song, Heaven’s Most Wanted, at this year’s Magna Hoedown!

John Anderson

2017

John Anderson

John Anderson was born and raised in Barrie, Ontario. He has been playing guitar and performing at events since 2015. John competed in the Magna Hoedown Showdown in 2016 as a Finalist, and returned in 2017 to win the competition. Since then, John has been busy working with Beverley Mahood and other writers and has recorded two songs, “We’re Just Young” and “What’s the Worst” as part of his Showdown grand prize. John has almost finished his first album, and his first single is planned for release to country radio next year. None of it would have been possible without the Magna Hoedown, to which he is very grateful.

Mac Shepherd

2016

Mac Shepherd

AGE: 15

FROM: Keswick

FUN FACT: He plays guitar, piano, bass, mandolin, drums, and the cello!

INFLUENCED BY: Chris Stapleton

ABOUT HIS MUSIC: Mac loves all genres of music and is so passionate that he will play any instrument he can get his hands on

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Sarah MacRae

2015

Sarah MacRae

Sarah has been on a journey to discover her true musical self and winning the Magna Showdown would confirm that she’s following the right path.

With a Bachelor of Music from Humber College, Sarah’s music combines the honesty of folk with catchy riffs, poetic lyrics and country subtleties to create a unique style that clearly reflects her personality. Having found country music a little later on in her life, she has a special appreciation for the artistry involved, she said.

“The song-writing skills that country musicians have is astonishing and constantly inspire and challenge me to write good, well-constructed songs,” she said.

Influenced by Kacey Musgraves, Sarah’s pre-show ritual is deep breaths.

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Gabriella Wilder

2014

Gabriella Wilder

Believing that song lyrics can help heal anything from a bad day to a broken heart, Gabriella strives to sing songs with meaning.  Looking towards Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline as inspiration Gabriella feels the heartfelt lyrics sung in country music and related especially well when it comes to write her own lyrics for her upcoming EP.

Singing came naturally to Gabriella as she started signing at weddings when she was only 6 years old and won her first competition at 8 years old.  She wrote her first song called “Let it go” when she was 13 and although her style of music has changed, she grew up in a creative household where her parents and siblings encouraged following your dreams and doing anything to achieve them.

Winning almost every competition entered since childhood Gabriella has earned the title of Vaughan Idol and was titled Grand Champion of the CNE’s Rising Star Competition.  From that experience Gabriella moved on to the Café competition in Saskatoon and was awarded runner up among the most talented youth in Canada.

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Johnny Green

2013

Johnny Green

Johnny Green began playing music at a young age, and toured and recorded throughout Ontario with his band until 2009. The Georgina resident owns a contracting company, but continues his pursuit of music!

 

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